The Honorable Richard Fennell holds the highest executive office in the City of Braswell and is the chief executive of the Office of the Mayor and City Council of Braswell. The Mayor is responsible for insuring that all laws, ordinances, regulations and rules of the city are faithfully executed and enforced. He has the general jurisdiction of the affairs of the city; and shall preside at all meetings of the city council.

The City Manager serves as the chief operating officer for the city and oversees the supervision and coordination of city departments.

The City Clerk is the keeper of city records, is the manager for city administrative affairs and in their absence, servers as treasurer. The City Clerk also attends city council meetings for the purpose of recording minutes.